slim6744
Ralph J. Monasterio
Bismarck, N.D. 58503, United States 
Member Since:
Aug 30, 2007
Last Login:
Jan 12, 2012
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I have to begin playing. (3 years ago)
Birthday: Mar 22, 1935
Occupation: Self-Employed Computer Repair Tech.
About Me:
I like playing Chess. I first learned how to play at the age of fifteen. I 've been playing off and on since.
I try NOT to get emotionally involved with this game of Chess. It's very easy to do this. If I do, then I'm taking the game very seriously. Not good.
To begin with, I get NOTHING in return except RECOGNITION. So, why get emotional about it and feel DEVASTATED if you lose.
I feel that the game should be enjoyed and NOT taken to heart.. It's not worth the trouble. You either have the talent for excellence, or you don't. It'll show sooner or later.
Slim 6744
I try to play a smart game. I always move my pieces, usually in REACTION to my opponent's moves. Every one of my moves has to COUNTER his moves.
It's like a choreography of dance. "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." Chess is a game of a "hostile take over" syndrome. EAch Chess move takes it's turn.
And each turn will put you in an advantage or disadvantaged situation.... leading to "cornering" your opponent's KING and the final "capture". Interesting.
slim6744
Submitted by
slim6744 on Nov 12, 2011 11:23am.
November 12, 2011 @ 1:07p.m.
Hello friends;
I have recently started playing Chess.....to keep my mind active..."A healthy mind in a healthy body."....as they say.
I am seventy-six years old.....but really....I DON'T FEEL IT. That picture is the most ...Read more »
